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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.76, 2,910.16 and 784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.76, 2,910.16 and 784.88 is: 1,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.76 : 2,910.16 = 784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.76/2,910.16 = 784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.76x = 2,910.16 × 784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.76x = 2,284,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,126.38/1,939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.53

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